Experience legendary boxer Jack Johnsons remarkable struggle both in and out of the ring in documentary filmmaker Ken Burns two-part look at the career of one of the sports worlds most remarkable athletes. From his childhood in Galveston, TX, as the son of former slaves to his triumph as the first African-American Heavyweight Champion of the World in 1908, Johnsons career was a defining moment in the realm of sports history. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide